Intermediate Software Engineer in Test
An overview of this role
As a Software Engineer in Test (SET) at GitLab, you play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports GitLab's automated testing and tooling ecosystem. This role demands expertise in building internal tooling, advanced test automation, continuous integration practices, and a 'shift left' mindset, coupled with the ability to innovate across GitLab's entire development pipeline.
This requirement is primarily for the remotely distributed Test and Tools Infrastructure team (but not limited to) that focuses on developing and implementing tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of GitLab's test infrastructure and improve developer productivity.
Test Platform: Get to know us
Our Test Platform sub-department mission is to be a world-class team that enables the successful development and deployment of high-quality GitLab software applications with kaizen workflow efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
We believe in Quality is everyone's responsibility, we empower internal engineering teams through tools and processes ensuring we consistently uphold the quality bar.
We are metric-driven. Dive into our dashboards and KPIs that power every decision we make.
We're passionate about innovation. Explore cutting-edge projects designed to elevate self-managed excellence and strengthen test infrastructure.
We are transparent. Get insights into our open communication strategy that keeps everyone informed and aligned.
We are a family. Get to know our Test Platform teams.
What you'll do
Build and maintain test infrastructure and tooling features that supercharge the performance and productivity of both GitLab's internal teams and our vibrant community of external contributors.
Quickly prototype and iterate on infrastructure initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
Identify and drive the adoption of best practices in code health, testing, testability, and maintainability. You should know about clean code and the test pyramid, and champion these concepts.
Work closely with other infrastructure and product teams to ensure seamless integration of testing tools and processes.
What you'll bring
Strong proficiency developing in Python or Ruby or Javascript/Typescript.
Experience working on public cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS or Azure) and managed compute platform (e.g Google Cloud Run).
Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code & configuration management (Terraform & Ansible).
Experience working with a scalable test automation framework and continuous integration pipelines.
Excellent communication skills. As a remote engineering team moving swiftly together, clear and effective communication is a key.
Bonus: Understanding of AI/ML frameworks for implementing/evaluating AI models.
Bonus: Prior working experience in an Infrastructure/Platform team.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
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Intermediate Software Engineer in Test
An overview of this role
As a Software Engineer in Test (SET) at GitLab, you play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports GitLab's automated testing and tooling ecosystem. This role demands expertise in building internal tooling, advanced test automation, continuous integration practices, and a 'shift left' mindset, coupled with the ability to innovate across GitLab's entire development pipeline.
This requirement is primarily for the remotely distributed Test and Tools Infrastructure team (but not limited to) that focuses on developing and implementing tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of GitLab's test infrastructure and improve developer productivity.
Test Platform: Get to know us
Our Test Platform sub-department mission is to be a world-class team that enables the successful development and deployment of high-quality GitLab software applications with kaizen workflow efficiency, reliability, and productivity.
We believe in Quality is everyone's responsibility, we empower internal engineering teams through tools and processes ensuring we consistently uphold the quality bar.
We are metric-driven. Dive into our dashboards and KPIs that power every decision we make.
We're passionate about innovation. Explore cutting-edge projects designed to elevate self-managed excellence and strengthen test infrastructure.
We are transparent. Get insights into our open communication strategy that keeps everyone informed and aligned.
We are a family. Get to know our Test Platform teams.
What you'll do
Build and maintain test infrastructure and tooling features that supercharge the performance and productivity of both GitLab's internal teams and our vibrant community of external contributors.
Quickly prototype and iterate on infrastructure initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
Identify and drive the adoption of best practices in code health, testing, testability, and maintainability. You should know about clean code and the test pyramid, and champion these concepts.
Work closely with other infrastructure and product teams to ensure seamless integration of testing tools and processes.
What you'll bring
Strong proficiency developing in Python or Ruby or Javascript/Typescript.
Experience working on public cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS or Azure) and managed compute platform (e.g Google Cloud Run).
Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code & configuration management (Terraform & Ansible).
Experience working with a scalable test automation framework and continuous integration pipelines.
Excellent communication skills. As a remote engineering team moving swiftly together, clear and effective communication is a key.
Bonus: Understanding of AI/ML frameworks for implementing/evaluating AI models.
Bonus: Prior working experience in an Infrastructure/Platform team.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
#LI-JM1